Faculty & Staff
Dr. Jacqueline J. Garrison, DSW, LCSW
Associate Dean of the School of Social Work and Assistant Professor
Charles P. Adams, Rm. 311C
garrisonj@gram.edu
(318) 274-3300
Dr. Jacqueline Garrison is the Associate Dean of the School of Social Work and an Assistant Professor. She
holds a BSW degree and MSW degree from Grambling State University. She has a Doctor
of Social Work from Capella University. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
in the State of Louisiana.
Dr. Garrison has been employed with GSU, School of Social Work for 20 years and has
been a valuable and integral part in advancing the School of Social Work. She was
named the Associate Dean of the School of Social Work in July 2019. As the Associate
Dean, Dr. Garrison has provided leadership in acquiring reaffirmation of accreditation
for the both the BSW and MSW program. Additionally, The Board of Regents approved
the new undergraduate certificate program in advanced supervision, that is offered
100% online through the School of Social Work.
Prior to being named the Associate Dean, Dr. Garrison served as the Title IV-E Child
Welfare Director. She was responsible for writing and coordinating the Title IV-E
Child Welfare Grant. She was an integral part in recruiting and training students,
both at the undergraduate and graduate level, to work in the field of Child Welfare
in Louisiana.
Dr. Garrison is committed and loyal to Grambling State University’s institutional
history, to the social work profession, and to the preparation of individuals for
professional social work practice. It is her goal to continue and strengthen the legacy
of academic excellence that was established before her.
Her Motto is: “Always leave things better than you found them, especially people”
